Midland man charged with assaulting woman

Midland Police Service

MIDLAND – A domestic assault in which a woman was elbowed in the eye has resulted in charges against a 41-year-old Midland man.
Midland police responded to a reported incident at a home on the east side of town on Dec. 6. Officers soon learned an argument had led to an assault, as well as damages to some of the victim’s belongings.
Police located the suspect at another residence and charged him with three counts of assault and mischief, two counts of uttering threats, and one count each of theft and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
In another case, police charged a 20-year-old Midland woman on Dec. 2 after a 911 call about an assault on her boyfriend.
After responding to the call at a west-side residence, officers learned the victim had been struck in the head.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 3 on a charge of assault.